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Agricultural society launches campaign to help feed ‘hungry heroes’
CENTRE WELLINGTON - It’s only a few days old, but a new campaign to help health care workers and businesses here has already taken off, as local groups and residents continue to look for ways to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
Outbreak declared at Caressant Care Fergus; province unveils action plan for long-term care homes
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health officials have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care nursing home in Fergus.
CMHA creates mental health services website for health care workers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has created a new website to help frontline health care workers cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
North Wellington obstetrical services moving temporarily to Groves hospital
FERGUS - Obstetrical services at the county's two northern hospitals are being transferred to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus to facilitate increased capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Optimists’ bottle drive raises over $4,700 for Drayton Food Bank
MAPLETON - The Optimist Club of Moorefield recently put out a request to Mapleton residents looking for empty deposit bottles and cans they could spare for donation to the Drayton Food Bank.
Ford appoints members to Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford and the Conservative government have their eyes on the future, announcing the formation of the Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee on April 9.
Province extends emergency orders, expands COVID-19 testing
TORONTO - The provincial government is extending a state of emergency and significantly expanding testing as part of its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Water use up, hydro use down as residents hunker down at home
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Water use is up, and hydro use is down in Centre Wellington since emergency measures were put in place in mid-March to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Guelph-Eramosa council offers relief for taxpayers, nursery school
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council held its first teleconference meeting on April 7, and in about an hour, unanimously approved every item on the agenda.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games cancelled
FERGUS – This year’s Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, one of the most…
‘It’s a horrible disease, it’s a real thing – and you don’t want it’
MOUNT FOREST – The widow of a Mount Forest man who died of COVID-19 complications is urging people to heed the advice of public health officials.
Province provides crisis funding to local agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local social services agencies can expect significant new funding to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Bruce Power donates PPE to frontline workers in rural communities
TIVERTON - The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) will be receiving 200,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Bruce Power to be dispersed to frontline community workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Volunteers enlisted to expedite grocery delivery as retailer reacts to pandemic
DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.